Do Garage Doors qualify for the Residential Energy Credit?

[JazzyTaxes]

Hoping this will be a quick & easy question.

Do garage doors qualify for the residential energy credit?

[Terry53029]

Yes, but exterior doors must be ENERGY STAR certified to qualify for this tax credit.

[qbteachmt]

The IRS offers guidance:

https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/energy-efficient-home-improvement-credit

[dkh]

@JazzyTaxes    I'm glad you asked.  I have that same question for a return in my pile to work on today.          

[IRonMaN]

Attached or detached garage?  

[dkh]

@IRonMaN   good question.   My client purchased the home in 2023.  Did some remodeling and I think (have to ask yet) an addition to the home.  I'm not sure the garage was there or new construction.  This information came to me in six emails. No phone conversations.  Aggravating.

[IRonMaN]

I have really learned to hate energy credits this year.  They have become a boat anchor for getting returns out the door.

[Terry53029]

I don't thank attached or not matters, but the garage must be insulated

[IRonMaN]

I don't know the specifics, but unless the garage is heated or attached to a heated building, how much energy is someone going to save?